Review ID: 29044

Review Text: Signature Marshall Sound In Your Pocket. The Motif ANC In-Ear headphones offers signature Marshall styling in a discrete, yet rugged design while maintaining the tone Marshall is known for. The design of the earbuds don't just look tough, they are also IPX5 rated while the scratch resistant case is IPX4. I am not sure what material voodoo Marshall has cooked up for the case but so far it's scratch free and the cracked leather look is a nice nod to their roots. The case can be charged with either the included USB C cable or wirelessly, offering a claimed 20 hours of playback. The earbuds offer a respectable 4.5 hours of playback while a quick 15-minute charge will provide an hour of listening. Sound wise they are really good. Compared to my AirPods Pro, the default EQ is rich and offers enhanced mid-range and low end. Marshall also provides 5 other EQ presets to dial in the sound to match your content. Everything from blues rock like The Black Keys and the indie sounds of Florence + The Machine to progressive jams of Electric Light Orchestra and heavy riffs of Gojira all sound great despite their different, complex tonality. The earbuds feature auto play/pause with removal and with familiar touch controls, you can easily change between ANC (active noice cancelation), transparency mode, and off. Three tip sizes are included to ensure proper fit. For me, the tips seal so well that even with ANC off I have to enable transparency mode to adequately hear my surroundings. ANC also works fantastic for when I need a little less external input like doing yard work. I like how you can customize the Motif for your taste such as the interaction sounds, ANC/transparency levels, touch control actions, and even extend the battery lifespan by setting an 80% charge option. For the price, I feel they are good value and offer strong sound and performance. The Motif ANC headphones are a great choice regardless of your preferred music genre, providing rich Marshall tone in a small, striking design.

Gold Attribute: {'Headphone Fit': 'in-ear', 'Brand': 'marshall', 'Color': 'black', 'Color Category': 'black'}

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